Prior nearing fitness with Ashes looming
Two of the most important figures in the Ashes series have moved a step closer to full fitness with the first Test in Brisbane only three…
Video: In the first of our five-part series covering the Ashes grounds, James Anderson gives his insight to playing at the Gabba, the venue for the first Test
Hodgson praises the German model
Roy Hodgson has hailed Germany’s resurgence as the example for England to follow while they seek to emerge from a transitional period over the coming years. The nations meet at Wembley tomorrow in a World Cup warm-up match,…
Vettel makes it record eight in a row
They had the leggy cheerleaders in their white boots and big smiles and the brash brass band making a din as loud as the cars. There were flags and grandstands packed to the rafters. What a sight. If only Formula One had remembered to bring a race…
- Tony Cascarino New Löw on cards
Roy Hodgson may need his best XI at Wembley to avoid a heavy defeat - Rory Smith What we learnt this week
Reasons why England may not understand international football - Bill Edgar Grobbelaar out in front as No 1
Africa produced the most successful goalkeeper in English league history - Tennis Czech Republic retain the Davis Cup
Radek Stepanek claims decider against Serbia - Video Atherton hails Tendulkar
Watch as Mike Atheton has his say - Boxing DeGale ready to step up of shadows
Win over Dyah Davis would set up WBC title eliminator for Briton - Loose Talk IRB must solve tour trouble
The timing of England’s tour to New Zealand in 2014 defies all logic - Video The Team of the Week - Sunderland
Matt Dickinson on their
1-0 victory over Man City
England aim to exploit the unique gift of the Gabba
Richard Hobson argues that despite Australia’s fine record, Broad and Anderson will relish the extra bounce
Simon Barnes: Internationals now only nuisance value
We expect players carrying minor knocks to miss games - it’s not a scandal, it’s just the way of the world
Owen Slot: England show they can find own way to win
Team may not be operating at the same heights as the All Blacks, but they know they can catch them
Wilshere wants to adopt dark arts from Chile
The Arsenal midfielder said that Chile’s approach to breaking up play through cute fouls is one that England could look to adopt in Brazil
Hart anxious to seize chance, says Hodgson
England goalkeeper receives backing of manager as he prepares for his first appearance since his demotion at Manchester City
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England on schedule for tomorrow’s world
On the evidence of England’s colossal performance against New Zealand, there is no cause for alarm bells, writes Mark Souster
Brown: All Blacks still standard bearers
England 22 New Zealand 30:Visitors put last year’s defeat against England at Twickenham behind them as the maintain unbeaten run
France’s arrogant stars on precipice
World Cup success of 1998 and the European Championship two years later has bred a sense of entitlement, says Tony Cascarino
Ronaldo can strike again in play-off decider
Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic can rise to the occasion when Portugal and Sweden meet again, says Andy Stephens
Germany’s rising stars show England’s talent deficit
The focus of the scouts at Wembley will be Germany’s latest batch of talented young players as England’s rivals continue to pull ahead
Boyd to reinforce Scots’ striking options
Kilmarnock striker has been called into the Scotland squad to increase its attacking options in friendly international against Norway
Haye told to hang gloves up by doctors
Former WBA heavyweight champion told he may have to retire after undergoing shoulder surgery
Stenson stays cool to bag Race to Dubai
Swede wants a major championship, and on this form, becoming the first man to win the FedEx Cup and the Race to Dubai, it’s a matter of time
England face hard labour in semi-final
Steve McNamara’s four-year plan for the team, and at least reaching the final, boils down to one sustained display of excellence
Pressley left to claim moral victory
Bradford 3 Coventry 3: Coventry manager launches withering attack on Bradford’s style of play after his side are denied victory
Hill helps Hogan to seize second chance
Morecambe 1 Rochdale 2:Rochdale’s victory at the Globe Arena down to the efforts of two men who returned to the club this year
Pipe celebrates Open season with four-timer
Stirring victory for Dell’ Arca in the featured StanJames.com Greatwood Hurdle is at heart of trainer’s tour de force, writes Alan Lee
Hurricane Fly eased after record success
Reigning champion hurdler is pushed out in betting to retain his title after history-making win in Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown
Saker makes a strong case for Tremlett
Fast bowling coach says that Steve Finn remains a work in progress on tour, writes Richard Hobson
Gatland on the hunt for centres
Injuries suffered by Cory Allen, Scott Williams, Jamie Roberts and Jonathan Davies leave Wales short of options in midfield
Scotland taken to finishing school
Scotland 0 South Africa 28: A ruthless South Africa side kept themselves on track for an unbeaten European tour with clinical display
